Global Warming (Outpost)

15 Pax, took the Daily Red Pill (DRP) this morning and got better.

The Pax: Napalm, Aruba, Beano, Neo, Poacher, Flying tomato, Bluegrass, Rafiki, Josey, MadBum, Rifleman, Chitwood and FroYo (Q: Squirrel)

The Scene: Mid 50’s and a bit of humiture

WarmUp:  Arm circles, Windmills and Grass getters  

 

The Thang: Global Warming

The Pax began in a circle of pain.  Holding Al Gore and slowly shuffle in a circle. Before shuffling left do 20 Over Head Presses (OHP).  Before shuffling right do 20 Thrusters (Squat + OHP). Shuffling stops when the next pax calls stop.  Should you stop shuffling and there is a gift (Coupon) in front of you, the exercises are to be completed with the present. 

 

Round 1 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• The Q then shouted out the exercise – 10 Merkins 

Round 2 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• FroYo called out – 20 Moroccon Night Clubs IC

Round 3 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• Josey shouted out – 30 Long Slow Flutter

Round 4 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• Chitwood yowled – 40 shoulder taps IC

Round 5 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• Poacher roared with – 50  Monkey Humpers

Round 6 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• Beano caterwauled – 60 Freddy Mercury’s IC

Round 7 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• Neo squealed with delight – 70 Squats

Round 8 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• T-Bone howled out – 40 SSH IC

Round 9 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• Napalm yowled – 50 Merkins

Round 10 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• Rafiki hollered – 40 Seal Claps

Round 11 (Shuffle to the left)

• 20 OHP
• Bluegrass yelped – 30 American Hammers 4-count

Round 12 (Shuffle to the right)

• 20 Thrusters
• Flying Tomato finished us off with – 20 Burpees

Announcements/Prayer requests:

1. VOTE (T-Claps to Napalm who went immediately after the workout) 

1. THE F3 Christmas Party – Mark your calendars and tell your M!  Final date TBD, but is somewhere 1-2 weeks after Christmas
2. Prayers for the Tate family his name on the loss if there are husband, father, friend
3. Prayers for Aruba and his M as they travel
4. And for all those unspoken requests and needs we know that there is a higher power that we can reach out to we ask fr His grace

Beano led us out in prayer and reminded us to give grace to others.  For each of us receive grace from above which we are given, yet do not deserve!

 

MOLESKINE:  GLOBAL WARMING

With our November temps being up in the 80s lately I thought I’d bring in a bit of humor around climate change.  This topic is not inherently funny and typically the messengers are firmly ensconced in their beliefs, whether they be scientists, activists or the everyday person.   Each element describes their version of how rising greenhouse gas emissions may or may not be harming the world or assessing what role it played in the latest wildfire or hurricane.

We’ve all seen those movies where terror has struck the world and the public is running amok in the streets some have made the connection “…the crazy people you see in the streets shouting that the world is ending?  Turns out, they’re all actually climate scientists.”  Heck, even Al Gore has made fun of himself using pickup lines he probably thought of in the 60’s:  “Are you climate change? Because when I look at you, the world disappears.”  Or this one, “I hope you’re not powered by fossil fuels, because you’ve been running through my mind all day.”

Humor exploits cracks in arguments.  

                   

Arguments are nothing new!

 

I’m not here to say Global Warming is or is not here or coming.  So much of what is argued and divides us is simply not worth it.  Over the years YHC has seen friendships and families separate over issues that could have been worked out or overlooked. From churches that experienced deep divisions because members and leaders thought their positions were important enough to defend to the end or that Burpee’s are the best single exercise ever.   

Being passionate about something is a good and needed thing.  Differing opinions should be welcomed and realize that there is a time to debate.  We don’t have to debate every issue. We should not debate just to prove our point and protect our pride.  If we are close-minded and not willing to accept or at least debate another viewpoint then we may find ourselves static and focused on maintaining the status quo…not a tenant of F3!  

Let’s draw our evidence from the word of God, and avoid personal attacks.  It’s through the love of the other (i.e. living 3rd) that we are able to be receptive to the thoughts of our brothers and sisters. 

 F3 Sandhills remains a place where we can love one another no matter our stances on things.  We speak openly and honestly with the knowledge that our brothers of the Gloom will accept us for who we are…no matter how ridiculous our thoughts of the day may be.  And yes, we will each receive an equal share of ribbing and being made fun of.  Every issue does not need to take on paramount importance.

Don’t take yourself or life so seriously.  Have a light heart and spread some joy today.  

 

Aye!